Comments,Sentiment,Positive%,Negative%,Neutral%
Amazing experience so many people nice awesome Thanksgiving like this place is beautiful Life nice day,1,,,
The Kolkata zoo located at Alipore is a very popular attraction with the locals. We had been here and spent half a day. The zoo has many enclosures housing animals like hippos and giraffes but they need to be maintained a bit more to make it more attractive for the tourists to…,1,,,
Went with my daughter and grandchildren. It used to open early morning but now timings have changed to 9.30a.m. Seemed to have less animals than when I used to take my daughter when she was small. Relatively the enclosures were clean. It was an easy walk around the zoo. …,1,,,
"Had heard a lot about it and so was excited to visit it, but it didn't lived up to the expectations. Zoo is very mismanaged, no proper indications for directions and not sequentially arranged. Aviary is not good very less variety of birds, in reptile section most of the cages…",-1,,,
The zoo inhabitants couldn't have been better lived than here. It feels like inhabitants' home. A two hours treat feels like life is beautiful in nature. Nature that has left us to live on each other but the enormous human love and care has shaken the almighty too.,1,,,
Had a pleasant day with my family and friends. It was fun seeing all the animals. Had a great day. Do visit the zoo if your in Kolkata.,1,,,
A good collection of wild life animals which are commonly not seen by common peoples. Must visit if you love and want to take care of them. Because your visit encourages Government for their betterment.,1,,,
Now it's a season that why too much people who visiting zoo in winy..but best place to go with family and children will love this place,1,,,
It is very nice looking zoo. It is beautiful looking for every one in our friends . It have meny animals bird's. We are to vist the zoo .,1,,,
Visited the zoo here in Kolkata for the first time. I really had a great time with my friends and family.,1,,,
Alipore Zoo or Kolkata zoo is best place for animal lovers. White tigers only found here. Giraf and White tiger we watched first time there. Approximate time required to roam around would be two hours. Morning hours are preferable. Opposite the zoo is the Hotel Taj Bengal.,1,,,
The Kolkata zoo is an awesome place to bring kids and children to see and experience a variety of wild animals and birds.,1,,,
It's a very large and one of the best zoo in india.in this zoo you can see most rare animals like giraffe zebra hippopotamus kangaroo rhino anaconda ostrich etc,1,,,
"The Alipore Zoo, also known as the Calcutta Zoo or the Zoological Garden of Alipore, is the oldest zoological park to have been established in India and is a major tourist attraction in Kolkata, West Bengal. The Alipore Zoo attracts tourists from all across the nation who visit…",1,,,
Excellent improvement by government of West Bengal we had a great experience & best of luck & keep maintaining.,1,,,
The Kolkata zoo is a great place to visit to experience the wide collection of animal it houses along with the beautiful scenery.,1,,,
"Very ancient, well maintained and a good place to be with family and kids. One must visit this place if you are in Kolkata.",1,,,
"The Zoological Garden, Alipore is India's oldest formally stated zoological park and a big tourist attraction in Kolkata, West Bengal. Alipore zoo is home to a variety of exotic animals like Royal Bengal Tiger, Indian Elephant, the Great Indian One-horned Rhinoceros, White…",1,,,
LAn excellent place to visit we hold in Kolkata. A must visit in your bucket list. Bengali tigers are really worth watching. A variety of birds and animals. It has good tree cover. An ideal place for picnic with family,1,,,
"It is a good place to visit with kids. One of the oldest zoological gardens in India, the variety of animal species is good. Gets a bit crowdy during the holiday season.",1,,,
I visited here but staff here were not ready to not help . Zoo is good but staff is not good . So please improve it .,1,,,
"If you have kids or kids in family, then it's a perfect place for a day out. Your kids will really enjoy this tour most. There will be fun for them watching animals in there own mood and habits.",1,,,
One of the oldest and biggest zoon in india. The tons of unknown and known anmimal and spices stay hare.this is one of the besr knowledgeable place in kolkata,0,,,
It is a very good outing spot specially during the winters. A very nice place for kids. However it must be kept in mind that it is a no plastic zone.,1,,,
"We had a fantastic time. Enjoyed seeing animals of all kinds. Lion,tigers,bears,deers,crocodiles,reptiles,snakes,birds,peafowls,elephant,zebra, giraffe,hippopotamus,etc.",1,,,
"In a short three-hour visit to the zoo costing Rs 30 per person , I managed to see frolicking kangaroos and lazing Royal Bengal white tiger. The panther was panting as it made its rounds. There was a group of menacing wild cats which growled in anticipation. I caught a Monitor…",1,,,
The place is very nice and interesting place in the city.It is very nice time pass.It is well maintained.,1,,,
"The place is a zoological garden houses animals and a tracts people of all ages.the place is well maintained and was so famous among the locals.do carry water bottles,caps,umbrella,nice walking shoes.",1,,,
"We visited to watch the huge banyan tree but we're disappointed to see it in shackles and quarantined for the tourists. On the way back ... happened to see the giant lotus leaves , which made our day.",-1,,,
Wide variety of animals but as mentioned place is keep very unclean caused by throwing cups and other plastic covers. Sad to see that we do not respect the place where we keep the animals caged.,-1,,,
We are here in Kolkata the city of joy for the first time and we get the chance to visit this beautiful zoo we saw many birds reptiles n animals,1,,,
Kolkata zoo is a famous zoo in Kolkata.Many people visit here.You can see many animals and very enjoyable.,1,,,
One of the iconic places in Kolkata built by the British. I will not advise anyone to visit during the summer days. The zoo is only good during winters. There are ample toilets and food stalls inside. I recommend not to eat from the small restaurant inside. It is pretty bad.,1,,,
"The Zoological Garden, Alipore is India's oldest formally stated zoological park and a big tourist attraction in Kolkata, West Bengal. It has been open as a zoo since 1876. It is the best place we can visit with our family especially children. We can see animals from different…",1,,,
"it has been a very long time back I had been to this place with my dad , at that time there were plenty of greens , less crowdy there with so many in house residents . Last I have been there with my son only to find that it has changed a lot . The cages for the big cats are…",0,,,
This is one of the biggest and oldest zoo in India with all kinds of animals and bird visit availability. One of the best place you can visit with your family especially children who would love the greenery and the animals and birds in the zoo. You can see animals from different…,1,,,
It is very great to me.I think this is good for all kinds of man.I will go thir then I got some time .,1,,,
This is one of the biggest zoo in India with all kinds of animals and bird visit availability. Kids love the place and ot is quiet clean and decent nowadays.,1,,,
"Avoid afternoon for heat Bring umbrellas, water scarves etc Don’t feed the animals it’s dangerous Stay with crowds Photos allowed Tickets are reasonable Foods not allowed Enjoy peacock dance",-1,,,
"It was a grt place . I wish to visit again. It was 1st time in a Zoo. I was really surprised to see Royal Bengal tiger, deers etc.",1,,,
"It is a excellent place to enjoy your time with wild animals. You must go with your family in day off. You can see different types of wild animals, snakes, crocodiles etc.",1,,,
very good place.one of the best place of kolkata.i visited here last month with my some teenager friends.,1,,,
One of the best place you can visit with your family especially children who would love the greenery and the animals and birds in the zoo,1,,,
This is one of the oldest zoo of our country. You can see animals from different parts of India. Tiger is the biggest attraction of this zoo. Governor Amolak Rattan Kohli,1,,,
"You will need more than a day to see this place, its so huge. The ticket is around 30 INR for adult and its open from 9 am -5:30 pm.",1,,,
"Ideal place for kids,you can come here with your family to spend a good time with various wild animals and birds and also fish.",1,,,
"Nice family trip, specially enjoyable for the children. Both inside and outside food is allowed. Only plastic products like lays, plastic plates are not allowed inside, which is a nice initiatives. If you really want to carry chips inside, pours in a paper bag ( thonga) and…",1,,,
"The zoo is a nice place to take kids. For me the highlight was seeing the tiger. Huge and powerful, amazing creature.",1,,,
"This is a place I had been to as a child and so when a cousin of mine asked me to accompany her with a group of children I didn't mind.Well I wasn't interested in seeing the animals but was keen to see how other people ,especially children enjoyed. The place was not too crowded,…",1,,,
Zoological Garden of Kolkata is located in the Alipore area of Kolkata. Nearest Railhead is Rabindra Sadan Metro Station. Here many species of animals have been kept. It will take whole day to enjoy the garden.,1,,,
Lovely place and I miss the Bijoli Grill hotel at the corner. Best place to visit during new year or holidays especially for kids,1,,,
"Visited several times. Good collection of different species of animals, reptiles and birds. Well maintained. Very popular place among locals for a day's outing.",1,,,
"Kolkata Zoo is a popular well known zoo.You can see many animals , reptiles etcetera and forget about time.",1,,,
"I visited this place after many years, to get my son aquantited with animals which he had seen in books so far. Contrary to the infamous opinion about the lack of cleanliness and dearth of animals, we found this place quite neat and well maintained. Despite covering a big area,…",0,,,
"Yes i visit here again. Its a my of those favorite place which is i wanted to visit again and again. This place for every one, for any ages. Alipore zoo one of the oldest place in Kolkata. Many things here for explore i mean any animals here to watch. If you spent your weekend…",1,,,
This place is awsome a great time indeed.you can travel this place with your friends i proise you wont feel bad or rather have good experiance.,1,,,
Alipore zoo is most beautiful and kind place. Its gives you mental peace for sure. If you want to spent your weekend with ur family then you must visit here..,1,,,
"Extremely essential visiting place, for all ages, to get a face to face contact with great tigers, lions, elephants, crocodiles, snakes, jaguars, ziraffes, deers, bears, camels and what not?",1,,,
"The day was nostalgic. Liked the ease of e-ticketing. 30 per head and 250 with movie camera. The entry gate is separate and no rush. But the lady in the counter did not check our identity, though the instruction says one need to carry id proof; which may be proved to be a…",1,,,
"When I was a kid, I used to visit the Calcutta zoo with my dad, almost every month! The last time was in my high school years in the early '90s. So, it was a trip down the memory lane when I visited the same old zoo again a few days ago....after decades, and was pleasantly…",0,,,
"We have recently visited Zoological Garden in Kolkata this winter. It is situated at Alipore. You can not only enjoy watching various species of animals and birds, but also you can arrange family picnics.It is an wonderful place especially for children. But remember one thing do…",1,,,
Kolkata zoo is not so well maintained when compared to other south indian Zoos. The crowd was less when I visited.,-1,,,
We are very enjoy in the zoological garden. The ticket price is so cheap only 30RS. You can buy tickets online.,1,,,
In winter very good picnic here. You also buy ticket online RS 30.lots of animal you see in the zoo.,1,,,
"I think this is the top of the places in Kolkata which is enjoyable equally by children and grown ups. One of the famous zoological gardens of India to get in touch of variety of wild animals, numerous number of birds and vegetation.If you manage to go to the zoo even every…",1,,,
"I have been visiting this zoo since I was a kid. Winter holiday, a basket fool of food few for us few for the animals. Tigers,lions,crocodiles,giraffes,snakes,leopards,deer,and my favorite bears every thing.This place is an emotion.Perfect for a family picnic place.",1,,,
"Spacious, well landscaped park with a diverse range of tree species, each of which is identified in Bengali and English, much better than the trees in the botanical garden itself. Less surprisingly, there is a good collection of animals, too.",1,,,
"Unlike many other ""attractions"" in Kolkata, my experience of the Alipore Zoo was refreshing. I went with my two year old son who, like me, had a great time. I was very impressed with the different kinds of animals and birds. Wide ranging and very diverse. Some very fascinating…",1,,,
"I got three tickets on line @ Rs.30/- per person. From Dumdum to Aliporeit took exactly 36 minutes. Gates opened at 9am. The ticket counters are separate. There is a food court. From the main entrance turn left where the orang otang is located, then deer , and at the opposite…",0,,,
"It's a fabolous place to visit with family and friends for taking experience of joyful and enjoyable day, One can able to see animals of several kinds and even international animals are available, It's a must place to visit with family and friends",1,,,
It is pretty big with decent variety of animals. If travelling with a kid then one can visit the place. It has a lake inside where you can watch variety of birds as well,1,,,
Very good zoological park / zoo . good verities of animal & birds . i visited here last month .very enjoyed.,1,,,
Kolkata zoo has got a wide range of animals and birds and reptiles. It has got a restaurant inside providing good food. Recently it has been renovated. And new species of animals brought in. Tigers are amazing. Great place.,1,,,
Nice place to catch some glimpse of wild animals within the city. This is one of the oldest zoos in India and has a good collection of wild animals. Kids would find this place to be a good hangout place to be at,1,,,
"Kolkata zoological graden is situated at Alipore. Famous and old zoo of India. A large no. of animals are there. Every year in winter season, it experiences huge no. of visitors. One who comes in kolkata with kids, it is a must visit place",1,,,
"Very big and well maintained zoo, containing a variety of animals not usually found all together in other zoos. Zebras, Giraffe, different types of Apes, pheasants, crocodiles, birds etc. are all present in this zoo. Lots of fishes can be seen in the waterbodies inside the zoo,…",1,,,
It will be a very fun place for kids as well as adults. Though you won't find all the animals here but even then nowadays you will get to see most of them. This place is also well connected and has many small food stalls and shops inside.,1,,,
"I had visited there last week with my family. My younger brother love to see animals,there are a lot of animals. Like tigers and lions and many bird species as well as snakes and many lizards. The crocodile was so awesome and the rhino looks angry. I request all of you to visit…",1,,,
"One of the best zoos with a wide variety of animals inside. The entry fare is 30 rupees for adults and the fee is justified completely for the number of animal species that are available for display inside. Also, you will find eateries inside the zoo so no need to worry for…",1,,,
this is a small zoo in alipore kolkata. best attraction here is royal Bengal tiger and white tiger...,1,,,
"The iconic zoo in Kolkata, founded by royalty, is in complete shambles. While much effort has been made to improve the living conditions of the animals, the services for the visitors are just awful. On busy winter days the bins are overflowing with garbage and the staff are too…",0,,,
The condition of the animals is good. The zoo is a lot cleaner now. The Kolkata Zoo is quite big and old. And because of its size you shall always find some part of it being repaired. The good thing is that the authorities are constantly trying to give this place a facelift.…,1,,,
"Layout of the zoo is good with good signages. Variety of animals good. Elephant, tiger, lion, hippo. Giraffe enclosure was superb. Huge variety of birds, peacock, Macau etc. Crocodile was awesome. Great place for young children. Around 80%International standards I must say,…",1,,,
"Visited zoo with family and Young kid's,enjoyed the day there ,seeing all wild animals it's reminds me my childhood days.how excited I was I my childhood to see the animals. It good to see the zoo is neat and clean.",1,,,
What a place .this is very good zoo in West Bengal here lots of animals are Hare .The Royal Bengal Tiger is also here the beauty of Bengal is here. many birds are there. it is a very good combination of animals and birds beautiful birds. very good place for chilling or enjoying…,1,,,
"Wildlife from the front view, fantastic for any zoo. But here it is more attractive because of its area and beauty.",1,,,
"A must visit the Zoo which is in the Middle of the City with lots of Healthy Animals, Reptiles and Mamy More.",1,,,
Its very big zoo in the center of town. It has a large variety of many birds and animals. One can visit with family for almost half day tour.,0,,,
"Take your kids out for a day. they will surely love it. take a leisurely stroll around the Zoo, have ice cream don't litter around and please don't irritate the animals. they are surely going to love you back.",1,,,
"Kolkata Zoo is the best place for children or teenager,you can go there with your family on holiday, you will see various types of animals and birds.",1,,,
"This zoo is very old (well maintained) and historical places all over the India. It is huge places. So many animals is there. I think everybody enjoy this place. You can royal bengol tiger, Brazilian birds, very old tree etc. Inside food is horrible like burgers, hot dog,…",1,,,
A very good place best for children here you can see many type of animal you can came here by bus.Thanks You,1,,,
Its interesting place..this place is very romantic place ..most important this zoo is situated in old capital of India ...and very big place and pics place ...so attachect this place when I am go our fri very enjoy this place ...so romantic and education fulll thick ... So ...…,1,,,
"Went to the Kolkata zoo with some friends and although it was a nice escape from the city, the zoo was pretty dilapidated and the animals didn’t look all that well cared for. Glad I went, but not my favorite place to visit in Kolkata.",1,,,
"Zoo.. well all zoos are almost same in India. And in this summer hot conditions, mostly all animals are hidden inside their houses or dens. So tough to see them up close. Area is huge, unfortunately you have to walk through, no mini train or van to help you out here. Thats a big…",1,,,
"Alipur zoological garden awesome experience. Wow , again I want to go there, big zoo, big place, varius types of animals",1,,,
Superb place..A well organised area.can enjoy nature at its bottom.Lots of animals to see here.Zoo entry price is appropriate.very good place to visit at weekends.,1,,,
I visited the ALIPORE Zoo my son of 16 years along with my niece Kyra who is 4 yrs. It rained and the day was cloudy so the zoo was comparatively low turnout which quite suited us. The tiger in the open enclosure was in his elements. The Baboons looked tired at 1pm. Birds seemed…,-1,,,
This zoo was across the road form our accommodation Very cheap but so dirty so cramped and the animals appeared well fed but in cramped conditions,-1,,,
"This zoo is huge. It has too much space and is much better maintained as compared to those in Mumbai. One thing, you need to factor in while you visit is that you have to walk a lot. There are many enclosures and each enclosure is not side by side. Don't miss the Royal…",1,,,
"Once being the one of the best zoo in the country now has lost all his charm, located in Alipore. It also use to have Royal bengal tiger",1,,,
Quite a fascinating place with lot of variety of animals. You can find white tigers here. The campus is huge and has lot of facilities for visitors,1,,,
This park is containing many animals and birds. The proper care have been taking regarding their protection and habitat. I have seen many species that we count see outside.,1,,,
"So how do you review a Zoo. well its tge children that could give the best rating on the measure of fun they had. if you are a local or a tourist in Kolkata, take time to visit especially with young ones. the place is quite big and well spread out. inside you will find maps…",1,,,
Good zoo and there is lot of animals and the protection given by the government is damn high.and it is good,1,,,
"Ya , I actually visit here every year.as per my memory of visiting this zoo,i had visited here recently in january 2 2018.where i had enjoyed a lot with my friends and the zoo animals like wild tiger,white tiger,elephant,lion,girraffes are amazing, zebras and many varieties of…",1,,,
Favourite place for all children as well as all persons who loves animal. I was very excited during my last visit. Recently Some changes done by state govt. but more changes needed. Maximum snakes chamber were vacate and non-maintained . Anyway i enjoyed as much as possible in…,1,,,
"The Zoological Garden, Kolkata Zoo, Alipore was established in the year 1875, with its lush green lawn, greeneries, peace and tranquillity situated within one of the busiest cities of India, the “City of Joy”, Kolkata • Ticket counter of the zoo opens at 09:00 am & closes at…",1,,,
"Situated in the heart of Calcutta, surrounded by major avenues running along its perimeter, the Calcutta Zoological Garden is a major attraction for school children, visitors to the city from surrounding districts and the local residents. It is the oldest zoo of India and until…",1,,,
"The zoo is in the heart of the city and although not well kept, has a reasonable size and collection. Not worth a detour but quite interesting for families with young children. The highlight is probably the Bengal tigers, confusingly in a number of enclosures and spread around…",1,,,
"Hello every1. I visited here as I was very excited and when I had the real experience after entering, really it was awesome. You can view all the birds, reptiles and animals inside the zoo of Indian origin with some foreign species. You have to give full day to visit the zoo…",1,,,
kolkata zoo is good place for children and u will find different types of animal and birds here..entry fee is 30 rs ..i am very happy to see this place and i want to visit this place many times,1,,,
The zoo which I am enjoying since my childhood is quite nostalgic. Visiting every year with my child is a place for excitement for her. I think it is one of the busiest zoo during the winters in Kolkata. The authorities need to make some more strict rules for cleanliness and…,1,,,
"Nice place to visit with family & kids. Children will be happy to see different types of animals, birds, snakes etc.",1,,,
"One of the oldest Zoo's in India, and one of Kolkata's best kept secrets! It was a wonderful place to visit with my kid.",1,,,
It is a very good place. There are many types of animals and plants in this place. I went there many times.,1,,,
"This was my 2nd visit to the Alipore zoo and indeed a great visit. The place is mostly crowded during winter weekends, but that doesn't pose as a hindrance. Very large area, variety of animals, new addition being the grey kangaroos. Be prepared to walk as it is very tiring to…",1,,,
"I've just returned from a visit to Kolkata zoo and it is a perfect refuge from the fervent activity of Kolkata. The zoo is famed for its white tiger and Bengal tiger, but features a number of other indigenous animals, some unknown to people outside India. It also has kangaroos,…",1,,,
"zoo is famous for its bengal tiger,lions and other famous animals and birds.wow place to spend time.",0,,,
"We visited this zoo on the Christmas (25th) afternoon and the place was crowded to the brim and fatigued with dirt and leftovers. Location: In Alipore, near Taj Bengal and National Library, accessible by a host of public transport options. Tickets: Entry fee for Indian Adults is…",-1,,,
"It is open from 9 am to 5 pm every day. However, it is closed on Thursdays.  You can certainly have an amazing time there and if you are along with your family, this is going to the best gift for them. Watching the amazing animals and bird species like This proves the stunning…",1,,,
This is very big and excellent place to animal lover must visit place and couple must visit this place also and many bird animal is watch here also.,1,,,
"This is a large zoo .this is at Aligarh .In this zoo many kinds of animals,birds and aquatic animals are available.",0,,,
excellent place for outing & taking pics for families. very good place for lovers n couples too. basically i am not promoting this because of animal lover & i am not favour for zoo.,1,,,
Winter is the season to take a trip to the Kolkata zoo. It is good to see that the maintenance job is much better than before and that the animals look to be in better physical health. Cuddos to the management for doing a good job. Word of caution: 1. Do not tease the animals.…,1,,,
"Kolkata zoo is a very in India,West Bengal.This is very nice and natural place.every year i must visited with my family.",1,,,
One of the wonderful place in Kolkata. You can see all kinds of animals here. Ticket price is RS 30. And RS 10 for kids,1,,,
"By Indian zoo standards, the Calcutta zoo does not fare badly. It remains a dusty place filled with sad looking animals. Avoid going there during the Christmas season as the crowds are huge.",-1,,,
The place is good enough for roaming around with family & kids. I felt there is a lack of animals. They need to improve the variety.,1,,,
"The Zoological Gardens of Kolkata is very very old, perhaps more than 150 years and is located almost in the heart of the city. An excellent outing for the children! Adults also enjoy all the facilities",1,,,
"1) ✔Cheap tickets: INR10 for kids 5 and under. INR30 for above 5s, so very reasonable. 2) ✔A variety of animals. 3) ✔Well laid-out zoo. Trees everywhere and open spaces. 4) A rule stating there is no plastics or food allowed. HOWEVER there was plastic everywhere, and heaps of…",-1,,,
Once the largest zoo in Asia this zoo has fallen a few notches no doubt but still retains a huge variety of animal life and is a wonderful place to spend a day with the kids when in Kolkata. There are quite a few eateries near the entrance so food is not an issue for you to take…,1,,,
"Once largest zoo in Asia, still oldest in India. Vast range of mammals, avians, reptiles Indian as well as global, well fed and cared for. Positive points are-- state government takes keen interest and local people take great interest and pride in it.",1,,,
1st thing is best to travel to this place is by public transportation.Parking opposite is always filled up by private cars for Taj/otherwise and another public parking place near jail is about 2 kms far.Park has an entry fee of 30 Rs. in Holiday periods it is maddengly…,1,,,
Must visit place if you love animals. One can spot various species of life form here. Great place for outing to enjoy and spend time.,1,,,
It was a awesome day to spend some time with friends and family. The animals are very attractive and love to see,1,,,
"On 17th dec 2017 , it was a sunny sunday and we decided to visit Alipore zoological Garden . Its a kind of relieving our childhood and taking a tour in a down memory lane. Me and my wife packed sme dry foods like cake, snancks and water and headed for the zoo from our home…",1,,,
"Kolkata Zoological Garden once upon a time was the best in India. Even I have heard people comparing it with London Zoo. They use to have a wide selection of Animal, Birds, Reptile etc. But now a days there are not so many varieties to be seen, even the place is not maintained…",1,,,
"I have visited the zoo a number of times beginning right from my childhood uptil now. The last visit was 2 days ago. While it is an excellent place to take children (and even adults), with a large number of animals... I do need to give some other information, ie, parking. If you…",1,,,
"I wasn't sure about going and very tentative to begin with but after reading some positive information in the lonely planet, my sister and I decided to go. I was horrified as soon as I arrived. Dirty, tiny, concrete cages, awful conditions that i thought I would never see in my…",-1,,,
Big zoo IN the middle of a city. Oldest zoo in India. All animals are available. Tickets are very nominal price. Walking is the only way to see all.,0,,,
"""Kolkata zoo is very famous place...and looking is so beautiful... Kolkata zoo in thai are more animals..and birds,. Fantastical looking .. Very interested place..",1,,,
"different form other Zoo, can named as HISTORICAL Zoo, many types of birds, must visit with kids they will gain good knowledge.",1,,,
"This is not my first visit to the zoo, but my first visit with my 2.5 year-old toddler. Alipore zoo seems to have lost its past glory. Though i admit it seems a lot cleaner and systematically arranged, definitely a good step forward, but did find more than half the cages empty.…",1,,,
"A variety of animals and lots of space to stroll around. Many joints for quick bites. Definitely a place to visit in winters only, in summers the place is too hot.",1,,,
"India's oldest creature garden, Here different types of animal animals and birds live, it Kolkata of the major tourist attractions Center. The zoo Alipore zoo name also known..",1,,,
It's worth to try although I am not a fan of zoo. They have some animals to see. It's a great place if you come with kids,1,,,
"It was a fun-filled visit for me and for my friend, though the Zoo is not well maintained. Still I would say it is worth visiting this place for once. Inside restaurant the food price high, overall an average experience for me.",1,,,
It is almost impossible to see the birds as well as other animals. It was protected by iron wire so heavily one can not view the animals / birds properly. The vegetation is good but viewing the other living creatures is almost painful except a few like Giraffe etc.,1,,,
Though it is not very well maintained and the number of animals are inadequate it is worth a visit.spread over a large area with big trees around it offers a quality time pass for children and young ones particularly during the winter seasons.,-1,,,
"Animals are kept in very bad n unhygienic condition.. Entry ticket is just 30 Rs. So expect the gentry not to be good... All we could see was some deer, two elephant, Bengal tiger(who seems to be not well feed), one chimp, few monkeys and birds.. They are so nicely caged that…",-1,,,
Nice place to be out of the noises of the city. A place to see a lot animals and the fantastic white and Bengal tigers. You will onto the real green peaceful area where can relax. I really enjoy.,1,,,
"The price of the tickets to enter here is very cheap...The Zoological park is one of the prime attraction of Kolkata..We reached here by booking an Ola...Tigers,Snakes,and lions are the main attraction of this Zoological garden...",1,,,
Experience was excellent with my family and whole day we utilities included food.truly nice and lots of fun.,1,,,
Me and my friends really enjoyed that day.It is one of the most important and beautiful place of Kolkata.......,1,,,
"its a must visit for kids. not great, yet not bad at all. one winter sunday morning is worth visiting.",1,,,
I am so happf.exelent animals. Bengal 🐅 awesome.lion was very sad. But peacock was very nice. colour full birds are interesting.,1,,,
"This zoo is situated at the heart of city. Very old model zoo with greenery and old plants and trees. Animals are not in a good environment except the greenery. Space is limited even though if you walk, it appears vast. Particularly for the birds the space is very less, much…",-1,,,
Good to visit here all time in the year.but specially people gathered here in winter.most popular animal is Royal Bengal tiger,1,,,
A sad old world type zoo that could be so much nicer as they have lots of garden space that should be utilized for the animal enclosures. Monkey houses were concrete and wire boxes with no enrichment at all for these intelligent creatures. reptile house and pools were dirty and…,-1,,,
This zoo is very nice and in very vast areas. There are many animals and birds. Tourists all over the world visit it.,1,,,
"Nice place. Every man needs to go there. There have many animals, which can make you happy. Go with your family.",1,,,
"The zoo houses a wide variety of wild animals and draws large amounts of crowd. It is a perfect place to visit with family, especially if you have kids or if you are a wildlife enthusiast. You get see the wild animals up close and in their natural habitat.",1,,,
"Last January with my two friends I visited alipur zoo on eve of new year.From the very morning there was a huge crowd.all the people are ready to a festive moods, they carry all nessesarry goods for their ultimate enjoyment. The kids very excited to watching the various types of…",1,,,
"It is the biggest zoo in india but it have missing with some of the animals. Thou you will find almost all the animals like Lion, tiger, etc. It good place to have family in park where you can sit and relax with your family and friends. Nice place to visit. There is also fish…",1,,,
"Has variety of animals, check Gardens for picnic, check Accessible, check Fun for kids, check People make every place a lovers spot, check",1,,,
A place where kids would enjoy to see Zoo animals. It is nicely maintained and one of the cheap place to enjoy.,1,,,
What I say about this place will be less . it's the place where those heritage like our pride animals and birds kept in a clean and in so natural environment that they can't be harm . everyone should visit there to spend time with our heritage.,1,,,
Its a very good place to hang out with family and friends. The garden is also very beautiful. Had a nice picnic here.,1,,,
"Alipore zoo is a well known place for tourists,it is not a bad place to visit.Not very bad but not of high class too. The most marvellous destination within affordability ,With our children and all the members of our family to enjoy the nature",1,,,
"Its one of the heritages of the beautiful city Kolkata. A perfect place to enjoy your weekend with family and kids. Plenty of animals, birds from different places are there. Moreover you can actually see a Royal Bengal Tiger :) New animals are added to the zoo also. There is…",1,,,
Nice exciting place to enjoy with family members and children also. Couples also enjoy and it is a full day package,1,,,
"This is a great place to visit, especially with young kids. A fair amount of walk, but worth it. All sort of animals and reptiles, with attractions including white tiger, crocodiles, giraffes, bear, etc. In fact, the array and range of animals is impressive. There is an AC…",1,,,
it is a nice place and u can plan to spend a Sunday or holiday with ur children. it will be a enjoyment-cum-educational picnic for them. lot of greenery in the garden. beautiful,1,,,
thousand of animal species with very large area even it is impossible for one person to cover the whole are without taking some rest. you can find few r00d stall around but none of them are up to the mark. however very good place for one day outing with family or friends. But…,1,,,
There are various types of animals and birds are there and there is also a reptile house which is quite good..,1,,,
"The zoo is very good for kids. It has nice history, covers a huge area. Condition of many places indicate requirement of maintenance. Good quality eateries cannot be found inside, however visitors are allowed to carry their food. It is also recommended to carry food, since it…",1,,,
Recently I visited to kolkata zoo and zoological garden.I must agree the experience of visiting the zoo was simply mesmerising.,1,,,
"In this various types of animal and birds are present.It is the best place for childrens.There are several types of animals like tiger,lion,crocodile etc.",1,,,
Recently I visited to Kolkatta zoo and zoological garden. I must agree the experience of visiting the zoo was simply mesmerising.The food of that place was amazing. Tigers was the center of the attractions of the zoo.,1,,,
"I went during summer so I didn't visit some corners . But if anyone wants to visit the zoo, it would be ideal on a dry winter day. Nice to see the animal and also go for a long walk cos the zoo is very big. Better to prepare snacks by ourselves and stop by to have it instead…",1,,,
First of all not best place for summer visit. Most of the animal have very small cages and mostly uncleaned. I really feel bad for the animals. And I get angry on people for irritating them. You will never find quite in front of Tiger's enclosure. People throwing food although…,-1,,,
Recently visited Zoo with my family and all my childhood memories were refreshed once again.I have visited this place So many times but still loves to be here everytime i get opportunity.The place is so big that even 6 to 8 is easily passed still you missed some animals.I…,1,,,
Nice place for kids n young..Good picnic spot..White tiger is a must watch here..N many more different animals u can c,1,,,
What a beautiful place to spend a day with your family and friends. Different types of animals birds . Lots of attraction are present.,1,,,
"The Zoo needs a decent, hygienic eatery, although this has several places like open air stalls and a small very untidy so called restaurant! A proper place to eat would make the place much more better place for a days outing. Also battery operated car should be avialable on…",1,,,
"The Alipore Zoological Gardens is Indias oldest formally stated zoological park and a big tourist attraction in Kolkata, West Bengal. It has been open as a zoo since 1876, and covers 18.81 ha. The zoo is not very well maintained. Though they have a large collection of animals…",1,,,
It was very nice experience with so much to explore that our day was looking too short ....must go with family,1,,,
The zoo is an old attraction and has lots of not just animals but some fantastic trees and plants named nicely. it is good place to spend time on a hot day as well.,1,,,
"We visited the zoo with a lot of excitement but the experience was disappointing. They had a great collection of birds which was a visual treat. They have a variety of pheasant, ostrich, and different kinds of parrots - amazon - yellow and blue, cockatoo etc Lions, Giraffe and…",1,,,
"The alipore zoological Garden or Zoo in Kolkata is one of the prime & popular tourist spots in the city.It draws huge crowds during the winter season, especially during December and January. Great place to spend time with yours family & friends.",1,,,
many animals were not seen due to hot weather. Tiger and none of the cobras were seen. must visit in cold season,0,,,
"My first visit to this zoo was nearly 60 years ago. Till today I have been there numerous times but it has not lost its glamour in my mind. With time, new additions of animals have been made and some animals have become scarce also. Earlier ""Reptile House"" was quite an…",-1,,,
Kolkata Zoo is one of the best and largest zoos in the world. the place accommodates best class animals.,1,,,
Went there after almost 20 yrs with my 3 yr old and to my liking a lot has changed. Place looks much clearer and less stinky. Drinking water and benches available more frequently. Lots of greenery. One of the most popular tourist attraction's in Kolkata esp people coming from…,1,,,
Good grounds with a decent collection of animals. But advisable to go early to beat the crowds. No great options for refreshments inside . Recommended.,-1,,,
"Its a small zoo but nice one, one can see tigers, leapord, zebra, and other animals. Not well maintained.",1,,,
"zoo in Kolkata was good before as compare to now less animals I will say its average tourist spot before it was must visit place, cleanliness is also not there at all...",1,,,
If You are one the first visitors when the gate opens then it is better. Otherwise the crowd is the most disgusting thing. Moreover people do keep the place clean within no time they spill the place paper plastic bags etc. Collection of animals is good.,1,,,
"In our Group there are 10 children , who enjoyed watching animals in zoo. as it was a sunny winter sunday there was little rush in the zoo. it is also must see attraction in the city.",1,,,
Kolkata zoo is an average zoo to visit. Not many animals. There was no Lion in zoo. The health conditions of the animals were also not good.,-1,,,
"Children as well as adult will enjoy Rhino, Hyena and White Tiger. Overall environment is very good.",1,,,
Large Zoo and has some endangered animals. excited to see a huge landscape with some endangered animals. Witnessed a tired Rhino.,1,,,
"This zoo is contained with so many types of animals and birds. If you visit this place at winter season, then you could see may birds from different counties.",0,,,
nice place the zoo is made a outstanding view of the thing. it helps to improve the zoological scince very much love the place,1,,,
"I made a big mistake by visiting with my one and a half year old daughter. Ideally it is for children above three years. Nice place to go and enjoy when you have already three hours of time. Preferably carry some water and eatable with you as inside you won't get proper food,…",1,,,
"Its best to visit in winter mornings, kids absolutely love it. Its economical and can be reached easily. There is a good variety of wildlife and a bird sanctuary too.",1,,,
Pride of kolkata pride of west bengal.one and only zoo in west bengal.and you can see here the beauty of royal bengal tiger and also diffrent types of bird and almost all type of animals.,1,,,
Zoo is over 140 years old .It was established in 1875.Its a vast park with animals now are allowed more space.The best time to visit is in winter but it remains crowded so weekdays will be a better option.However i feel the crowd overwhelms the animals/reptiles.A balance is…,1,,,
Kolkata zoo had been a great area of interest since decades. It was always the favourite outing spot for people across the world. I visited zoo many times but last time was some 10 yrs back. The overall get up has not been changed though the heritage gate has been replaced by a…,1,,,
"Exceptionally huge arena is this Alipore Zoological Garden, Kolkata. A vast massive Park with huge variety of Plants, Flowers with Exotic Animals with their unique habitat.. You will find variety of Birds, Reptiles, Big Cat........ Huge arena will make your travel more lengthy…",1,,,
This zoo used to be one of the best in India decades ago but is slowly losing its exquisite charm now. The animals are not kept well even though the collection of animals is praiseworthy.,1,,,
The Zoo in kolkata is situated at Alipure at the heart of the city. I often go there with my family and friends and found it to be a nice place for a short outing. Almost one can get public transport from almost every corner of the city to travel to the zoo.. always like this…,1,,,
Thia zoo is quite well maintained in a large space. You will feel the charm of the wildness of our mother nature. From bird aviary to royal bengal tiger you will enjoy all the thrills. Nice place to visit on weekends.,1,,,
Great for travelling with children and family. One can see a lot of animals walking for one hour required.Very good lake view inside Zoo,1,,,
"Very best place to enjoy,, going to b very neat in few days perfect condition animals with proper hygiene.. very good place..",1,,,
Kolkata zoo is one of the places where you can go as many times you want. The reflection of wild life beauty in front of your eyes . Charming.,1,,,
"Kolkata (Alipur) zoo is one of the oldest zoo in India. It is located at Alipur near National Library. One can see giraffe, kangaroo and zebra here. Family with kids can spent quality time here. Generally it closed on Thursday. Best season to go there is winter, though the zoo…",1,,,
"Kolkata or Calcutta zoo is one of the oldest zoo in India. It is located in Alipore locality. One shall wander from marvel to marvel during a visit to this place. Most of the Indian wild animals could be seen here. Majestic Royal Bengal Tigers, African and Asiatic lions,sloth…",1,,,
"Alipur zoo is a best place ko spent evening with family .specaily with kids.here have many type wide specice like giraffe,bears and many other..you can enjoy fully in eveing after a rushy day...but avoid in holiday because that day place get very crowded",1,,,
"Lots of childhood memories and happy to revive them again. One of the oldest Zoo in India and still doing good. Lots of animals can be seen however few are missing like Liger, Tigon etc. Considering it is a small zoo and the footfall it receives the efforts that really goes to…",1,,,
"Hang out with your kids, ample stalls for refreshments, well maintained & best visited during the winters.",1,,,
"Positive: Really amazing place at heart of the City of Joy! Loads of stocks. Any age of people will enjoy for sure. We will love to visit again and again. Negative: Really unhealthy place for our lovely animals. Apart from the cage, rest of the place is a dining place of…",1,,,
It has so many wild animals and birds it is good place for child to learn as it provides knowledge about animals,1,,,
This a wonderful place to visit for all age groups. Best season to visit is during the Winter. You can get to see various kinds of Flora and Fauna. It is one of the famous Zoo in India. It is well connected by road from every part of the city.,1,,,
"The Alipore zoological garden and zoo is a must visit place in kolkata.....many carnivorous, omnivorous and herbivorous animals are available....many types of deers, chimpangee, tortoise, 6 tigers, one rhino, 8 giraffe, monkeys, etc. are available....the royal bangle tigers are…",0,,,
"Beautiful Zoo with lots of animals. Situated in South Kolkata, close to Alipore and easily accessible.",1,,,
"In Winter season, it is famous for on day tour with your kids. You can enjoy the full day by roaming the cages of animals, birds, reptiles and snakes. You can carry food with you to avoid the food over there, although there are many food stalls there to eat. You can see every…",1,,,
Pathetic place. Dusty everywhere as grass cover has vanished. Royal Bengal tigers have been slotted multiple small 12 by 12 cages for benefit of public. People were throwing water bottles into the open dens to make the resting animal move a bit. There are better ways to…,1,,,
Its a nice place to hang out with your friends. You can easily spend 2-3hours here. The place is always crowded but one should avoid this place on public holidays.,1,,,
Please watch kids specially. One of the main attraction in Kolkata. It is in alipore in South Kolkata. Visit during winter is very nice. You will appreciate the real environment. Spend a whole day there.,1,,,
"Take time out from the rambling and noisy streets of Kolkata. Enjoy a profuse bird life, see the Bengal Tiger, sit and talk to the neighbours. Have a picnic. A place to spend time.",1,,,
Alipour zoo is good touriest place for spenting type with kids..here many type of animal for know about them,1,,,
Kolkata zoo various types of animals the most famous is the Bengal white tiger in a normal day one can visit with the family members and people of any age can visit and enjoy the day,1,,,
Some unique exhibits include zebra and giraffe. The water body are quite serene but do not have many birds. Worth a visit on an idle day.,1,,,
This place is well maintained normally....lot of animals to see. Good for children also. Giraffes are personal favorite.,1,,,
Don't support that zoo! It is horrible to see how the animals have to live there..Of course they are in cages in zoo's. i was not expecting something else.. but this is just horrible. I could not take pictures because i felt so bad!!,-1,,,
"The Alipore Zoo or Calcutta Zoo) is India's oldest formally stated zoological park and a big tourist attraction in Kolkata, West Bengal. It has been open as a zoo since 1876.",1,,,
The basic idea of closed cage zoo is appalling and this zoo is so unkept that you will sorry for the animals. Not a pretty sight at all.,-1,,,
i went to see animals and play with them...spend some time there...i love it....it was beautiful evening...,1,,,
"Visited this place as it was very near to the hotel where I was staying, I found it to be rather good zoo, few animals which I saw here, I never saw before, like monkeys, they are australian monkeys as i remember, they are so small like big mouse, & having cute faces, than…",1,,,
Its a pleasure experience.I enjoyed the every facility with a great Triumph in its own. Every service is perfectly maintained.People can put their own heartiest request to some of the birds to talk in Hindi and listening them is great feeling.Hope my every friend enjoyed it.…,1,,,
"Kolkata zoo has started loosing its charm. Still, this is one of the best Zoos in India. Varieties of Birds can be seen here. You can find animals from different part of country. Even there are few animals from other countries too. More or less, this a good place to spend your…",1,,,
"It was a family trip for us with some young children. We had lots of expectations as Calcutta Zoo is one of the oldest zoos in India set up by the British. But we were very upset seeing the conditions of the animals. Not maintained properly, care takers seems to be lazy, many…",-1,,,
"Good collections of Animals and other features were there but very poorly maintained. Was feeling sad and bad for animal, all looked hungry and sad. Park is big and greenery but need lots of cleanliness and staffs to take care of the zoo.",-1,,,
"The zoo is big and there are lots of different animal species. However, due to paucity of space, the animals are in a very bad condition. Also, the area is full of litter from unruly visitors.",-1,,,
"Zoo is of course a place where kids would enjoy, and so did our little one. We first saw the elephants then were lucky enough to hear the lion roar. It was a nice trip around to see the lazy hippo, the tall giraffe and the zebras and gorilla. There was also a lot of variety of…",1,,,
My heart was hurting looking at poor imprisoned animals kept in tight unclean cages. You can only imagine the terrible conditions the animals are kept in when you only pay less than 100 rupees for entry.,-1,,,
This zoo has many animals and must see with children and also we can see the famous Bengal Tiger here. I visited this place 3 times.,0,,,
"There are more animals to explore...white tiger,baer,chinkara deer's,elephants and many more...it is easy access this area from airport...can spend half day here...",1,,,
"Kolkata has the greatest zoo near Alipore National Library. It's one of the largest and oldest in the world. Various animals are living, but the main attraction is Royal Bengal Tiger. Sometimes, man eater Royal Bengal Tigers are kept inside cages. Which are usually not…",1,,,
"It was once the largest zoo, but maintenance is always an issue here. It is situated in a vast area with many kinds of animal species. Good to visit with family and friends.",1,,,
This is a good zoo in Kolkata this is more or less clean zoo. Many animals are there and this is a good place for picnic.,1,,,
"Maintenance at times becomes an issue - otherwise this is a wonderful place to visit with family and friends, specially kids.",1,,,
"Situated in a huge area with lot of animal species it was once the largest zoo of India and proud of Kolkata. Lack of natural habitations with lot of dust and dirt any animal lover will feel pity for the animals.One of the oldest zoos of the country, it had the potential to be…",1,,,
I'm not a big fan of zoos in general. I've never warmed up to the idea of having animals in a captive environment though zoos are increasingly reinventing themselves as places for conservation and research. Kolkata Zoo is still pretty much the animal display variety of zoo…,1,,,
Situated in a huge area with lot of animal species it was once the largest zoo of India and proud of Kolkata. Lack of natural habitations with lot of dust and dirt any animal lover will feel pity for the animals. I am doubtful whether they are well fed or not as the carnivores…,1,,,
"One of the oldest zoos of the country, it had the potential to be far more attractive. Many rare specis have died .wild animals are still kept in small cages. Migratory birds also seem to avoid this place these days",-1,,,
We called to check if the zoo would be open twice and the staff hung up on us. When we visited they had closed the zoo in the middle of the day on a Friday for no understandable reason. There was a large crowd gathered outside yelling to get in and it felt like a riot type of…,-1,,,
"Its a nostalgic place since childhood, but off late the condition of the Zoo and its wild are in pathetic state...Green almost vanished and animals are too in bad shape , needs proper attention.",-1,,,
"Visit to the Zoo is advisable at winter. It is a zoo with a big area covered. It has a traditional value. Many animals are kept here. Kids enjoy the zoo very much. Probably, this is a good place for kids to start learning on nature.",1,,,
"Zoo is not only a place for animal lovers, but also it is a place to bring children to make them happy. They can see the animals in front of them instead of the page of the book. Sometimes it is painful to see the animals caged in a small place, but when you see happiness in…",1,,,
"I never saw white tiger before, it was an attractive cause what force me to visit this zoo in Kolkata. normally i don't like to visit zoo, but when i come to know they have this rear animal it become a must visit.",1,,,
"This is one of the oldest and largest zoos in India, and one of the most beautiful one also. Must plan with kids and families, will take more than a day actually. Enjoy everything, but Please don't littler and disturb the animals. There are easy to understand visual signs as…",1,,,
"It's a wonderful place for animal lovers.so many kinds of animals like tiger,elephant,lion,bear,reptiles and birds you will able to see there.Its situated opposite TujBengal hotel at alipur.We enjoy a lot.",1,,,
"One of the famous place to visit in kolkata. They have decent collection of various animals but all animals are in bad condition. All animals need to take care properly. Although this place is really good for kids. you can see white tiger, royal bengal tiger, reptile house and…",1,,,
"As I know, this was established in 1876 in Kolkata. It covers a vast area within this and there are so many animals, birds, reptiles etc available. A good place to spend your day along with your kids. The main disappointment is that zoo isn't maintained properly. But, more over…",-1,,,
Even if you are an animal lover its not worth going there because you will hardly see any animal. very poorly maintained,1,,,
Visited the Alipore Zoological garden after a very long time and i must say that I was pleasantly surprised. It has improved greatly from what it was before. On holidays there will be long queues and the crowd is not always the most pleasant. The animals are in a much better…,1,,,
"Amongst the top attractions in Kolkata apart from the Victoria, Eden, YBK and the Museum in my opinion. Definitely a place for animal lovers.",1,,,
"On holidays, the line is very long. Quality of crowd is bad. But there are lots of animals and birds. There are wide open spaces also. But infrastructure is not upto the mark.",-1,,,
Gets very crowded during winters especially from 25.12 till 05.01. However great place to take children for animal watching.,1,,,
it is not large zoo. Maintenance is not that best. Crowdy. Veriety of birds is good. monkeys also good.,1,,,
this place is dissapointing. this place does not have a large bio-diversity.very less species of animals and even the available ones dont look healthy.. place is not well maintained..,-1,,,
"Established in 1876 in Calcutta, it is the oldest formal zoo in India. It covers a vast area and so many animals, birds, reptiles etc are available. It is one of the popular attractions during winter. A must visit place.",1,,,
"One of its kind zoo with amazing diversity of animals, birds and reptiles. The zoo is amongst dense vegetation so it's always a nice cool and shady feeling when you go there. The white tigers, Royal Bengal tigers, chimp, bears are treat to watch. Birds are in plenty and their…",1,,,
"Zoo contains some rare breed birds and the giraffe ,royal bengal tiger is the major attraction.The reptile House is also the main attraction.",1,,,
Visited Alipore Zoo last year with family. Very sorrow state & full of garbage around. No more attraction for children. Stay off.,-1,,,
Well i had the chance of going there as my lil one insisted.Good Collection of Animals.Good learning for kids.However much improvement is required.Not very famous in kolkata.,1,,,
"One of the oldest and largest zoo in India.Lot's variety of animal you found over here. A perfect place for a trip with family and kids.The Royal Bengal Tiger is the main attraction.Except this you also find Elephant, Lion,Rhinos, peacock, crocodile and different types of birds.…",1,,,
It is one of the largest zoo in Asia and visit during the winters will give you a relaxing experience,1,,,
A place to see with family. The Zoo almost have all the animals including variety of snakes. Take a full day off to enjoy the Zoo,1,,,
"A variety of animals. The Royal Bengal Tiger is the best attraction, where is animal is put in a glass cage, thus providing excellent visibility. As a whole, a good attraction.",1,,,
"The Zoo boasts of great number of animals. The specialities include giraffe, zebra which we seldom find in different zoos. Also the it has elephants and bear. The chimpanzees provide real entertainment through their tricks.Can be a visit if in Kolkata.",1,,,
Its one of the worst Zoo i have visited. I am a big time Animal lover. and the way Animals are kept here makes it pathetic. Poor elephants they were tied in scorching sun with access to no water. It also has less no of animals. Please dont visit.,-1,,,
The zoo ha a decent collection of various animals but with a very poor maintenance. People very enjoying picnic with eatables & throwing the wrappers at all the places. The zoo certainly needs a facelift to attract more people from across the country,1,,,
"lots have fun good place to visit in winter ,family picnic spot ideal for kids to increase their general knowledge",1,,,
Most filthy zoo I had ever seen. Even people do picnic inside and throw food waste every where. Not much animals inside and animals are not kept in healthy and clean place. Not to be in my list of place to visit.,-1,,,
Most awsm place to chill with family.and really a beauty place..many kind of animals are there.people can feel the beauty n also the most visited place of Kolkata..,1,,,
"A place must visit with children to view and enjoy the animal life. A humble request to the authorities, to maintain the place properly. It's dirty all over, warm, irrespective of trees etc. Not maintained, low sitting space. People enjoy picnic... Good but they should be…",1,,,
This place is best for a family trip as i born and brought up in kolkata i have visited this place many a time. All kolkata visitors should visit the zoo.,1,,,
it is one of the oldest and best zoo in india-.a place where world famous royal bengal tiger can be seen.,1,,,
"I suggest to all that this is one of the most and big zoo of india. this zoo have a lion, white tiger, hippo, and many type of deer.",0,,,
"A very good place to spend your day along with the kids, the animals are plenty full, the Kids just love to be in the zoo the whole day.",1,,,
"I visited this zoo when I came to Howarh with my family.We came to this place by a booking a taxi from howarh station.The zoo is very big and there was many animals like Elephant, Rhinos,Snake,Tiger,Crocodile,lion,Monkey and different types of birds.I especially liked…",1,,,
"Really cheap and well maintained zoological garden.best time to visit is in during October - February.Although it doesn't have AC safari bus like Bannerghata National park, but one will feel good walking and seeing animals.",1,,,
I have never seen such a maintaned zoological garden. You get to see various new flowers and saplings made from existing flowers and they span out beautifully.,1,,,
Not as rich it used to be but go there to visit the beautiful park and see the Bengali Tiger and watch the huge bats,1,,,
"Alipore zoo of India was suppose to be the biggest zoo in India but Chennai zoo has surpassed it. Alipore zoo of Kolkata is located near National Library. Entry fees are Rs 20. It takes around 3-4 hours to explore the zoo. One big disappointment is, zoo isn't maintained…",-1,,,
"Visited the zoo at 10am. It opens at 9am. I suggest you get there at 9am to escape the heat. Two gates to the zoo but the one near the ticket counter is the entry. Impressive collection of giraffes, deers and birds. Animals are healthy and the enclosures are fairly big for…",1,,,
"it is a great place for picnic with family, friends or just a casual outing. spread over a huge area, kolkata zoo houses a wide variety of animals and birds and should definitely be visited with kids.",1,,,
"Certainly a star attraction of the city. Children would definitely find this the most attractive, with plenty of wild animals they have studied in their textbooks.",1,,,
Nice place & it's fully entertaining. But some animals are missing because of shortage of space. But it doesn't matter because this zoo is situated middle of city.,-1,,,
The zoo is not well maintained. Many cages were empty. Children will be a bit disappointed. Toilets were so smelly that when had to pass it you could get the bad smell outside as well. Authority should take necessary steps to ensure wellbeing of animals.,-1,,,
"One of the best zoos i have seen in india..lots of animals..and lots of fun...the only disappointment is since the zoo is so big, and with the kolkattas sticky weather they should be running a tram within the zoo, so that elderly and kids both are not so tired by the end of it.",1,,,
Childs enjoyed beyond expectation. My son demanded a kid of deer to play at home. Somehow managed him without that. Entire arrangement is very good. Peoples also very helpful.,1,,,
"Due to the way the animals are caged, often without enough space and greenery, I am giving this a lower score. However, i was still impressed with it compared to what I expected a Kolkata zoo to look like. I brought a group of 10 kids here. It is really cheap and an…",1,,,
"I was young when I first visited. After that I visited the zoo many times, the last being in April 2016. Alipore Zoo has a wide range of animals and birds out there. Although most of them don't come close, you can still get a good view of those animals. The information provided…",1,,,
"Kolkata Zoo is one place one can cover fully in one day. Lots of animals. Different zones, clearly marked. Nearly every species of animals and reptiles. A delightful place to take children to.",1,,,
I've been to Kolkata three times and have consciously avoided the zoo because I was fearful of what I may find. Though it seems that a conscious effort has been made in the zoo management to reduce the amount of animals and give those few a better quality of life. The zoo…,-1,,,
Nice place to introduce kids to the different wildlfie. Entry fee is INR 20/- It will take about 3 hours to visit all the animal enclosures.,1,,,
I have visited several Zoo in India and I would say that Kolkata/Alipore Zoo is the best in India in terms of the varieties of animals that they have. It's also very big in area. The only thing is that the management should focus more on maintenance as I felt it could have been…,1,,,
"There's lots to see and it only costs 20p! However, I think some of the animals were very unhappy and need some more space.",-1,,,
Wonderful zoo. Very well maintained. A must visit place in kolkata. The restaurant is average though.,1,,,
"I am enjoy this place. And my. Frnds also enjoy. Tiger, elephant; fish ;monkey;. Zeraf;. Cute birds ;",1,,,
"Kolkata zoo is fantastically maintained & full of amazing & uncommon animals. All ages of people will love this place. Specially I liked the white tiger ,Pelican , deer collection. Good place to have a chill.",1,,,
"Compared to other sprawling zoos like in Delhi, this place is nothing. though it has a large collection of animals, the whole thing has an artificial feel as it is located right in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the city. The zoo lacks adequate space to accommodate the…",1,,,
"Many animals present and loved seeing them. But poorly maintained, need more maintenance and better service. Some animals were a treat to watch.",1,,,
A perfect outing for kids/family as it has animals birds n reptiles to watch.. a very huge area to cover so planning for a full day picnic with family will add icing to the cake. The entry to the garden is 20 rs per persn whch is vry cheap. Home food is allowed n there are…,1,,,
"Wonderfull zoo to visit. don't know, how many times I visited there. This is must visit place for the tourists in Kolkata. I take my son there every winter. It was a record crowed this winter.",0,,,
This is a must-visit attraction in Kolkata for all tourists and resident people as well. Good outing for family and kids.,1,,,
A good place for kids learning. A variety of animals to see and study abt them.they also have some rare animals to ponder abt.,1,,,
There is no animals here to show the kids. Its filled with dirt and dying animals who need medical assistance. The sad state of affairs will make it very gloomy for yourself and the kids. Please stay away,-1,,,
a good zoo to visit. there are lots of animals. most of them look well fed. the rhino and monitor lizard enclosure is wonderful..,1,,,
It is one of the most visited place of attraction in Kolkata. One can find wide varieties of animals kept there. A good place to visit along with your family and friends.,1,,,
"I don't know, how many times I visited there. This is must visit place for the tourists in Kolkata. I take my son there every winter. It was a record crowed this winter. We are lucky this year to see the tiger closely from the newly made glass house. This one is a new addition…",1,,,
"* Located in the city centre and quiet near to Vidya Sagar Sethu Bridge. Easily accessible by road transportation. * Many animals are there to watch but they definately are not in healthy conditions. Especially the White Tiger, Bengal Tiger and the Lion...etc etc * Birds in that…",-1,,,
One of the best place to visit and to enjoy every moment with families. It's a heritage of Kolkata where we can all kinds of animals spending minimal amount. Hope to visit again with our family.,1,,,
"I live in Kolkata.I have visited zoo in gwarlioor,bhubaneshwar,Ahmedabad.Those zoo are good having lots of Healthy animals.But zoo in Kolkata is just absolutely ridiculous.Its not a zoo its a picnic place.zoo doesn't have enough tigers/lions/Elephants.They are not health.its…",1,,,
Kolkata Zoo & Zoological Garden is a nice day out. It is a good place to go with family and kids especially during winter for a day out. Kids enjoy very much.,1,,,
The Zoo is probably the oldest in India. Entry is very cheap. But that also make the Zoo very crowded. Can be dirty. Good collection of animals. Should bring food.. the food there did not generate interest.,-1,,,
Alipore Zoo is near body guard lines... any one specially children will enjoy here by travelling here...Lots of different of kind of wild animals like Royal Bengal Tiger etc...,1,,,
"It is situated south kolkata,near alipur,from airport around 30 KM far and howraha station it is 20 km far.lots of animals,child can enjoy lots.ticket per head rd.20,inside .it is established 1876,total area 18.81 ha.total animals 1266. This is one of the wonderful place in…",1,,,
This zoo has good variety of animals... The only grievance is that the Zoo is not clean... One cannot expect anything decent to eat other than Ice cream by Mothers Dairy. Time required for visit is one and half hour... Caution... 1. Parking charges outside the zoo is ₹100/-.…,-1,,,
Good to see some rare animals there. children love it. But it not clean at all. Looks like a ordinary play ground where locals can come and picnic.,1,,,
The enclosures are a bit out dated. The migratory birds on the lake are nearly gone. The giraffe breeding programme seems to be doing well. The primate enclosure really needs an upgrade. Avoid this place on public holidays. The aquarium across the road is disappointing. Their…,-1,,,
"Went to the Zoo for a family outing.....The place has a wide variety of birds and animals from all those places which shares more or less the same climatic conditions like Kolkata. Bears, Zebras, The Cat Family, A variety of deer, Giraffe, Elephants etc along with a variety of…",1,,,
"Alipore Zoo is must see in Kolkata, Very rare breed of many birds and animals are preserved here and almost all animals can be seen here which are available in India.",0,,,
One of the oldest and most famous zoo in India is struggling to keep up to the times. Very unhygienic and lacks proper maintenance.,-1,,,
"Alipore is famous of its century old zoo, where you can find many varieties of animals, birds, reptiles etc. a best place to visit with children. The environment is also very nice.",1,,,
"It will be a good decision of one would like to visit the Alipore Zoo. Some cages are empty,however the overall experience was good",1,,,
"I went there with my 4 years old daughter. Though she enjoyed the vast number of animals, birds and reptiles, I did not. The maintenance of the zoo is very poor. Also proper directions towards different attractions are hard to find. The zoo map at front is not that helpful. The…",1,,,
personally visited many times..some old childhood memories..upgraded with some new animals recently..,0,,,
I vsited zoo with my family and teens it was so much crowded that one can not imagine.lack of disciplines peoples behave in arrogant way.lack of security.It was a worst experience for me and to my family members.,-1,,,
"If you are Indian and live in India you will think this Zoo is great. But by World standards it is HORRIFIC and DISGUSTING. Th mortality rate of the animals is also HORRIFIC. Their incompetence MURDERED 14 Kangaroos in 2 mths. They REFUSED to listen, learn and follow advise from…",-1,,,
"Tortoise, monkeys, deer, elephant, zebra. We saw them all. Awesome place. We visited this place on a weekday. Crowd was moderate. We could comfortably roam around and see all animals.Luckily all animals were viewable.So we didnt have to wait really long. Food Hawkers around but…",1,,,
"good outing for family. One of the largest zoos of iIndia, special attraction being Bengal tiger and tigress.",1,,,
I had visited Kolkata zoo this month. It's a nice place for children's as well as animal lovers. We can see different types of animals from big to Small. Thousand varities of birds are also there. It's a very big place for outing with family and friends.,1,,,
If you are having a few hours to spare the Zoo is a place to idle and see the animals and observe the local people.,0,,,
"Kolkata zoo is a very old zoo for past several decades. Though it has several animals, the zoo premises are not maintained properly. The zoo area is not clean and visitors have no aptitude to keep the premises clean. It is spread in a large areahite tiger and lion are worth…",-1,,,
I was there with my infants. thought of taking them to a place where they could see animals live.make sure you are reaching there at time as the zoo closes around 5 PM. it's a big zoo so be prepared to walk.Went there on a weekend so it was heavily crowded.,1,,,
"Plastic bags, waste food are scattered every where though it is mentioned in the notice board that they are not allowed. There is no checking or security inside. Toilets are not clean. Food is pathetic inside. People has thrown soft drinks cup, plates, shoes etc towards animal.…",-1,,,
"Best Indian Zoo which i have visited yet. Good to see Royal Bengal Tigers at Their home land bengal. Enjoyed and if you have enough time in Kolkata and you love to watch variety of animal, must visit .",1,,,
Sadly the zoo seems to have had better times. One felt sorry for the animals BUT the good thing was you get to see the Bengal Tiger and it seemed to be in better surrounds than most of the other animals . Parts of the garden were good,1,,,
I went to the zoo with my kid after ages. This was my first time since I was a child. It was a very different experience and I did not expect the zoo to big so big and decently kept. This is good number of different animals that one can views. The fun of visiting the of can only…,1,,,
"I love to visit Kolkata zoo every year with my family. i love this place very much and last five year total surrendering is changed, and well decorated and animals are well minted.",1,,,
"The zoo is very popular with the young children - especially. In the winter time this place gets crowded every day so much so in the winter week ends it gets totally jam packed. All varieties of animals & birds are available. Most popular among them are Royal Bengal Tigers,…",1,,,
this Zoo has got i think 4-5 tigers that too are not kept in cages. its got a few giraffe along with many other animals. a must visit if you are in Kolkata.,0,,,
Great place for family outing. Loads of species. very well maintained. Centrally located. Children will love it.,1,,,
A place where you can spend whole day with your family. A wide variety of animals.. My son enjoyed a lot.. varieties of species of tigers.. snakes.. birds..,1,,,
It took me back to my childhood. Enjoyed watching the Royal Bengal Tiger. They have variety of birds. good for kids. Dont expect food. carry a bottle of water. this place has many exotic animals.,1,,,
"Visited last Sunday with family. Remembered good old school days & picnics. Still it has its charm, the tiger/lion cages, the crocodile zone, the elephant zone.... but I believe facility upgradation and proper maintenance is highly required, else soon its glory will start fading.",1,,,
Kids enjoyed the place Need some better maintenance No food except ice creams ate available inside So get your types of food before heading a full day experience,1,,,
"Till recently largest zoological garden in Asia,this zoo hosts and boasts of many exotic animals.Though nowadays its poor in variety of mammals,its still best in condition and care. Till recently,it was only and first zoo to have bred ""Liger"" and ""Tigon"",which have died because…",1,,,
"If you want to meet the Kolkatans relaxing in the week ends, this is the place. Families having picnic and playing badminton, having fun with kids, in the usual messy style of rejected cans and plastic bags are worth to observe and make contact with than with the animals. Lots…",1,,,
"The only reason behind this is, this place is not well maintained. Sometime I do really take pity on the animals they have kept. If you've average/normal sensitivity towards non-human species then do not visit this place.",-1,,,
It is the oldest zoo of India and having lot of animal/bird/reptile. Some are rare in Indian zoos. Enjoy in winter.,1,,,
Very old zoo. It is having large verity of birds/ reptiles/animals. Some animals are not very common in Indian zoos.,0,,,
"its huge n just opposite to landmark hotel taj .good to visit in winters .kids enjoy , zoo is clean n you can real see animals , birds n repltiles , food inside is good .",1,,,
A zoological garden located in the centre of the city and very near to the race course. The zoo has all the animals and it's a gtreat for the children.,0,,,
"This Zoo has improved over the years. There are many new animals, and it is on a large area. Be prepared to walk if you want to see all the animals. The tiger feeding time is between 3 to 4 in the afternoon. So if you want you can see that too.",1,,,
"This is the best and oldest zoo in india. They have the girraffes and zebras. Umpteen variety of birds. There is a species of white tiger. Leopards. The kids really enjoy this place. Whats more , its in the heart of the city.",1,,,
1)Beautiful and awesome place to visit. 2)Very big habitat for all wild animals and birds. 3)The sounds of all the birds are heart touching really. 4)Do visit this beautiful and natural habitat of different wild animals and birds of this beautiful world.,1,,,
"I don't know why this place doesn't feature in top places to see in Kolkata. The zoo has a huge are, with large number of animals, and bird species found across the world. Pls. reserve half a day for this place",1,,,
"It was wow.. More than what we expected. Very well maintained , loads of variety of animals birds and reptiles. Though the reptiles section can be improved as the visibility inside is very less. Otherwise it's a must go place with your children...",1,,,
"From my childhood I used to visit zoo with my family . Now a days once in 2-3 year if any of my relatives suggest. The zoo is well connected & maintained well. You can have one days outing here. A variety of animals are available from birds,snakes to white tiger etc. I good…",1,,,
This ZOO is in the city area with vide variety of international Birds & animals. Suit to any age. Its a vast area only by walking you can see the full zoo.,0,,,
I am a mother of a 5 years old kid so this is my every years destination point. Nice place to visit with kids. But it lacks greenery in my opinion.,1,,,
"Kolkata Zoo is probably the best zoo in India. You can find a wide variety of animals here. This is ideal for one day outing with your family. Don't forget to bring your camera. Remember, entering the zoo premises with polythene bag, plastic bottle and food is prohibited but…",1,,,
"The Alipore Zoological Gardens is India's oldest formally stated zoological park and a big tourist attraction in Kolkata, West Bengal. It has been open as a zoo since 1876, and covers 18.81 ha.",1,,,
"Take your children to Zoo, Kolkata for a rich academic boost up and be amazed by its grand collection of animals, even you find few rarely seen animals and endanger species here too. It requires a whole day to cherish. Best in winter.",1,,,
Ok it just satisfied me..if u a photographer..there is some thing for you..gd place..well environment,1,,,
"I walked by the zoo one day, not meaning to go there but since I sought a quiet green place in the city at that time and I was disappointed by the national library park and then saw it was only 20 Rs (!!) I went in to walk and relax. Again, I wasn't there for the animals…",-1,,,
Nice place to go with family and friends. very good learning for students and kids. good collection of animals.,1,,,
"I was very impressed with my visit to the zoo. I have to admit I was expecting a run down, depressing place, but they have a very large diversity of animals in mostly nice settings. It was clean and in nice condition. Admission is so inexpensive it's practically free, so…",1,,,
This is the place which every children likes. Best to visit in winter. Toilet facilities available. Clean place. Some food are available in and out of this place.,1,,,
"This zoo is one of the best zoo i've ever visited in India. It is huge and lots of varieties of animals to be seen like very rare to be seen such as kangaroo, white tiger so on and so forth.",1,,,
The Alipore Zoological Garden is a must see for any one visiting kolkata. It is one of the biggest and one of its kind wild life enclosure that you can't miss.,1,,,
I have visited zoo in the month of July. It is located in the mid of city. Easy to reach there. Like all zoo here have also you can see all animals. Special cinpangi and all.,1,,,
An awesome place for a day trip including the family members. Children mostly would love to visit this place as there are quite number of animals including white tiger. Also fooding options are also very good,1,,,
"This zoo is the worst place to visit... specially on holidays. Its not suitable to visit with friends, lovers or even family.. maintenance is nil... no parking for vehicles... no decent canteens inside... please never consider it as an option, its waste of everything !!!",1,,,
One of the famous and oldest zoo in india. It is big zoo lot of animal you found here but not well maintance.,-1,,,
Its a very nice place to visit with kid. My kid was very exiting there are lots of animals. Place are very well maintained .,1,,,
"This is a hot spot for animal lovers ! Calcutta Zoological Garden is situated at Alipore just near of Indian Library and Taj Bengal hotel. There is widest collection of live animals i.e Tiger , lion , shimpaanzi , reptiles like snakes & tortoise and many more. Also visit zebras…",1,,,
"The zoo is situated at alipore, Kolkata. Buses are available, one can also take a taxi. The zoo has an entry fee of Rs 20(aquarium not included) It has large number of species particularly tigers. The zoo remain closed on Thursday. The zoo remain crowded during winter…",1,,,
A wonderful place to go to.Do visit and children would love to explore this place.Food is available.,1,,,
"marked improvement on the cleaniness, number of captive animals and the open space for them, vast area and well managed and distributed. Food inside the area is pretty poor with some very very ordinary food joints.",1,,,
This is located in Alipore part of Kolkata. The Zoological gardens is one of the largest in India. It is a good place for family and kids but the maintenance needs to be improved.,1,,,
"The Alipore zoo has always been the one place that would never disappoint the children. As for me, the macaws delight me more than anything else. We miss the elephant rides and the baboons though. The place is vast so do dedicate one day.",1,,,
Nice place in Alipore part of kolkata. One should ensure to take the kids there for sure. It's a great place for kids to learn about wildlife,1,,,
"The zoological gardens in kolkata is one of the largest in india.It attracts large crowds during national holidays like christmas ,new year,republic day etc,esp during winters.but it has visitors throughout the year.Not only the children but also adults n teenegers come here for…",1,,,
"Although the authority can do much better in terms of development and maintenance of this very old zoo, but it is a very good place for kids from all walks of life, with friends and family. A whole day can be spent here, or combined with a trip to nearby attractions like Race…",1,,,
Good for kids... Have seen much better zoo in Country n world... Bit dirty.... Too much crowd during weekends and holidays... Price is cheap and snacks available...,1,,,
Good place for kids. But now they need to maintain one of the oldest zoo in india. This place also can be used for family picnic.,1,,,
"Alipore zoo is the oldest in India. It is spread over several acres of land and houses a variety of animals. One can enjoy a family picnic as this place has several gardens which are open to public. Zoo has got a good collection of White Tigers, Bengal Tigers, Lions, Birds,…",1,,,
"Much needs to be improved here, the zoo keepers should visit zoos of other countries to know how a zoo could be. Its smelly and animals are ill kept. Needs a change over, having excellent space and environment this zoo needs a make over",1,,,
The Kolkata Zoological Gardens is a must visit place in Kolkata with a wide variety of wildlife kept in their natural habitat in the open. It is a good places for kids to be taught about the basic sciences and to enhance their general knowledge. The beautiful gardens in the…,1,,,
"Kolkata Zoo, one of the biggest zoo in Asia is spread over big area. Also collection of animals inside is also nice. But cleanliness is impacted. Crowd also is beloe standard who makes the places even more dirty. Entry fee is very nominal (almost free) and hence the crowd that…",1,,,
Nice place for a family day out...but there is nothing special creature in alipore zoo other than some birds..,1,,,
"It is situated almost at the heart of Kolkata,near Alipore.Have all species,may be maximum no.of species of all zoos in india.The snake house is the main attraction but do not skip the Royal bengal tiger family and the white tigers. Food courts are available.",1,,,
"Kolkata zoo, known as ""Alipore zoo"" is near to the National Library. The zoo is major attraction in Kolkata. Kolkata zoo is India's biggest & best zoo. This zoo has mostly all varieties of animals & birds. Including white tiger, Bengal Royal tiger, Lion, Leopard these are the…",1,,,
"The Zoological Garden, Kolkata Zoo, Alipore was established in the year 1875, and is one of the biggest tourist attraction in the city. with its lush green lawn, greeneries. It hosts wide varieties of different animals. The zoo is located next to river Ganges. Kolkata zoo is…",1,,,
Very nice place. Area is quite large. Different types of animals present here. Car parking spot is also nearby. Only problem is that you have to stand in a long line for tickets,1,,,
Came to Kolkata on a business trip in November 2014 when I was down with minor heart pain and had visited RTIICS without any appointment. I didn’t have to wait too long and had a checkup done by Dr. Binayak Deb. He assured that it was nothing threatening to worry about and…,1,,,
"It is a very big zoo like the other ones in chennai etc but the ride they take you is awesome in which you can see lion, tiger, bear and deers from so close that some time you can just feel like touching them!!!",1,,,
"It is one of the oldest Zoo in India. Lots of variety of animals, Reptiles and Birds are there. But It needs a proper maintanance and care.",1,,,
"Kolkata Zoo has plenty of tigers, more than any other zoo in India. They even have tigons, which are a hybrid breed of lion & tiger. Crocodiles have a separate pond & various species can be seen.",0,,,
"Kolkata Zoo & Zoological Garden is beautiful place to visit in weekened with family or friends, we enjoyed very well with my family.",1,,,
"This place is the best for kids. Will make them feel the fauna , the diversity in wildlife and will trigger their curiosity to know more and more about wildlife.... Although there are lot many animals to watch but the one worth watching is the Royal Bengal Tiger. Then there is…",1,,,
Great place for kids. You will find lots of animals. Specially Royal Bengal tiger and white tiger. Lots of birds you will find in the lake at the time of winter. You can do picnic with your kids and pass good time.,1,,,
"Alipore zoo is one of the major attractions of Kolkata, it is a heaven for children’s and bird lovers, I was planning quite some time to visit the zoo, which I was visited in childhood, many memory of that time is still in my mind, at last I have got a chance by jan 2015. It was…",1,,,
Royal bengal and white tiger are best attraction there. They are rare n fun to watch. The variety of flora n fauna is nicely maintained here.,1,,,
"This is the best zoo in India with a wide variety of animals, the best part about this place is that its located in the centre of the city and yes the property is HUGE..!!",1,,,
"Kolkata Zoo is one of the biggest in our country, all can see some rare animals there. Specifically one section is kept for reptiles which is very interesting, so as for fishes. It is situated in a place called Alipore which is well connected by every types of pvt as well as…",1,,,
Great range of animals and birds and a wonder time for kids . Not managed very well.. A huge location. Not at all near standard of ones in foreign countries. But variety of animals is splendid,1,,,
"the all-new look is welcoming and its a lot cleaner. i especially like the 'no-plastic' rule etc. However, i'm not too kicked about the state of the animals...could be better fed!",1,,,
"it is the most beutiful zoo in india,here see the all type of animal and verius type of snake and maximum persone is visit at this location.",0,,,
great experience..good to be there.kolkata is the city of joy & indeed it is.A great helping hand by trip advisor.,1,,,
"Located in the heart of city at Alipore just opposite to world famous National Library and Taj Bengal Hotel within 1 KM of Victoria Memorial & Race Course, this zoological garden is at the most convenient location. Ample Taxi and buses are available to reach 24 hours. One of…",0,,,
"the zoological garden now very clean & change a lot of things.The gardens are maintained nicely. There are lots of animal like elephant,tiger,lion,deer,zebra etc.Many type of birds are also seen there.",1,,,
"The zoological garden has changed a lot for good. It is very clean now. The gardens are nicely maintained. There are a lot of animals. And it was nice to see the new bird cages. They have some awesome macaws, grey parrots, mandarin ducks and peacocks. We were lucky to see the…",1,,,
Alipore Chiriyakhana means Kolkata or Calcutta Zoo lot of species to see but when was we there it was a over crowded day we saw lot of animals but go only when you have 3 to 4 hours spare very big Zoo just like a small sanctuary-thanks-Sumer Singh Saran-,1,,,
What can you say for a zoo whose staffs do not know the names of the animal in the enclosure that they are standing next to ? Felt really bad for the animals. Live stocks in villages are better mantained. The crowd inside is terribly cheap. Management should really think of…,-1,,,
A few months back i took my nephew and niece to the Kolkata Zoo. They really enjoyed it. But this zoo is not at all world class. The animals dont look happy. They are put in small concrete cages and not natural enclosures. But there has been small improvements. Especially the…,-1,,,
it was nice to go round the zoo. the animals are in a good condition. the best was the portion of crocodiles and alligators. loved the cheetas playing with one another. was very satisfied with the tour,1,,,
"convince, well communicated, in the heart of the city. At the same time place is too small for a zoological garden. Animals are kept as sample pieces, one or two from each species. You can find dear, Tiger and Macao are in large numbers. Can enjoy the big sized and Giant Royal…",1,,,
Though famous for doing small picnics and student excursion but I think zoo has something more to express and get relished of. Though our Alipore zoo needed to be maintained better and with more care.,1,,,
A very average maintenance. The place is a old original zoo. The animals not cared for. The facilities for the visitors are also very poor. The toilet facilities and food stalls are poor. Not recommended.,-1,,,
Its a good place for all age groups. Large place. Min 5 hour needed to cover the zoo. Special attraction is the Royal Bengal Tiger . There is no good restaurant but you can carry foods from home . No restriction on outside foods. Tickets are of 20 INR. Recently the Zoo has been…,1,,,
"My partner and I are zoo-lovers, and we always make it a point to visit the zoos of the cities we travel to around the world. This one was the first one I was truly disappointed by, and I wish someone would've convinced me to skip it. There were so many visitors inside the zoo…",1,,,
Kolkata zoo is well located and come as a breath of fresh air with wide expanse of greenery. beautiful trees and a large collection of birds and animals. The zoo has a policy of getting the animals adopted and it has worked well as the zoo is well maintained and animals are…,1,,,
"The place that attracts so many everyday to get a glimpse of nature and its dwellers among concrete jungles may have lost its earlier sheen, but is going strong in a renovated look as well as visitor friendly improvements. However, food in any form is not allowed inside,…",1,,,
"Its a good place to visit with family. Elephants, Tigers, Giraffe, Snakes....a very large no of animals at one place. Its a must visit for Children's. Take 4-5 hours full tour. Its very near to Kali Temple. No guide in the Zoo and as area is large so we careful to ask the gaurds…",0,,,
"Area is huge but badly maintained. Till some years ago, the migratory birds from Siberia used to come to the lake in this Zoo every winter but the haven't come now. Though it have a large collection of flora and fauna. Kids will love this place for sure.",1,,,
good but needs more maintenance.Good array of collection of creatures.nice place to take the kids for entertainment,1,,,
Our visit to the Kolkata Zoo was alright. We were happy to see elephants and giraffes but were deeply saddened by the mental state of the rhino which was manically rubbing itself on the wall. The rhino's nose was completely raw and you could see it must hurt the poor animal. The…,-1,,,
"The place of the Royal Bengal tiger - tigon ....many more animals. though the zoo and animals look very tired and sick, zoo authority need to take adequate care for maintenance and up keeping of such a wonderful location. Very near to the taj bengal hotel.",1,,,
"Visited in Oct 2014,variety of birds and avian species...Great hangout...takes almost 3hours to explore entire garden.Well maintained animal enclosures and overall park.Bengal tiger enclosure is one of the best attraction.The best part is information displayed outside…",1,,,
"The Alipore Zoological Gardens (also informally called the Alipore Zoo, Calcutta Zoo or Kolkata Zoo) is India's oldest formally stated zoological park (as opposed to royal and British menageries) and a big tourist attraction in Kolkata, West Bengal. It has been open as a zoo…",1,,,
"July 2011, the zoo was in a terrible state, the animals were suffering a whole array of illnesses, wounds and conditions that were not being given medical treatment. CZA stopped the govt funding to the zoo because the zoo director refused to get involved with the corruption…",-1,,,
"Family visiting zoo to be face to face with so many varieties of animals is an wonderful esperience.The authority should take proper care of the animals by arranging proper facilities. Many cages of birds with attractive plumage. Cockatoo, Peacocks, Bodris, Hornbills , spoon…",1,,,
"Visiting zoo is fun with so many varieties of animals. Many cages of birds with attractive plumage. Cockatoo, Peacocks, Bodris, Hornbills , spoon bills are there. Runner birds like Emu and Ostrich are there. Giraffes with a young cub have very good shelter. Elephants got there…",1,,,
"I remember, as a young school boy going to the Alipore Zoo with my siblings and parents on winter mornings. It used to be such an exciting place for us kids with all the animals from our animal books roaming right in front of us. The lizard and snake house also was a huge…",1,,,
Kolkata Zoo is near kidderpore or Alipore.It can also be reached from Hotel Taj bengal.This zoo possess many types of species which cannot be seen else where.Very good to pass time with your family.,1,,,
"Alipur Zoo has a variety of animals and birds. I enjoyed my visit there and I was quite excited to see the elephants, crocodiles, tiger, deer, peacock, emu etc. I visited this zoo more than once and every time I liked it. It is like a small forest at the heart of the city. After…",1,,,
"The oldest Zoo, good to move around and lots of animal, but many of them are kept in bad shape and with poor maintenance, needs to be taken more care.",-1,,,
Looked very good. Lot of animals. But area little less than other zoos for so many animals. New Tiger glass wall is very attractive.,1,,,
Best time to visit this place is during winter season.Tigers are given food at around 4 PM. So stay over there during that period of time,1,,,
Alipur zoo is the oldest zoo in the country the animals are in such a bad condition no one can under stand i had been to zoo in Nepal the animal there are kept in well conditions each and every animal enclosure were smelly the tiger were skinny and not active elephants water…,-1,,,
"It has nothing to do with ""Zoo"". All are birds & trees, there is Nothing left inside. No ANIMALS. Only 1 tiger, 1 Lion, 3 Elephants, 3 Giraffes, 3 Rhinos, 1 bear, 2 Crocodiles & 3 Hippos among wild animals. And a whole lot of stupid Donkeys, Dears & Birds! very Poorly…",1,,,
Known fact - oldest zoo in the country. It has been run down for a while now. New management needs the time and support of all who visit the zoo to keep it friendly to both visitors and the animals. Noticed that the enclosures for birds and animals need to be updated. Visitor…,1,,,
"Been to the zoo recently after many years to see Royal Bengal tigers; its kind of disappointing to see that there is barely any maintenance. Most of the animals and birds looks like tired and not been feed well. Saw 2 white tigers, both sleeping. I Royal Bengal was awake so I…",-1,,,
I've been to a lot of Zoos around the world and this one is by far the worst. The enclosures are very small and there is rubbish everywhere.. But then again this is India!! It was ridiculously crowded aswell with people pushing and shoving to see the animals! Good to kill 2…,-1,,,
"Alipore zoo is one of the most wonderful place of attraction in Kolkata...I visited this place on 19th of January, 2014 and had a wonderful time with my family..First of all this place offers a variety of animals to watch including tiger,lion,hyna,leopard,peacock etc. and also…",1,,,
"One of the oldest zoo in India, but very poorly maintained. Though have improved a bit over the years. Very crowded. Unfortunately this is the only animal watching place in the city for children to grow up watching animals like royal bengal tiger.",1,,,
It has a decent variety of animals and birds on display. But the place is not at all maintained. The main attraction is the one horned rhinoceros and the white tiger. But the disappointing thing is that the animals are simply kept in cages; there is no ambiance of their natural…,-1,,,
Arguably one of the best zoos in the country do ruling its heydays ( possibly Mysore zoo would beg to differ) it is now quite decrepit and I'll maintained. The lakes which used to be covered with migratory water birds are now devoid of even a single duck. Some of the old haunts…,1,,,
"Recently visited the Zoo with my family mainly for my little daughter...I have visited this place after a long gap and very happy to see the improvement in infrastructure, maintaining the animals etc.",1,,,
"During childhood, for a few years, the zoo visit was an annual ritual, headed by our grandfather and performed during the last week of December. In those days, Kolkata used to have only a short lived brush off with winter and not the real winter. Our zoo visits were always…",0,,,
Alipore Zoo is a definite point on the check list of Kolkata. Having a child and a child's heart for observing nature is a pull that is irresistible even when folks talk about the poor maintenance and other plans for Alipore Zoo. The good news is that the infrastructure is…,1,,,
"The Alipore Zoo is located near the national library, easy accessible from all parts of kolkata by buses & taxis . I visited the Zoo after a gap of almost 20 years curious to see how much it has changed/developed . Sadly it has taken a turn for the worse, still stuck in past the…",-1,,,
"I have been to the Kolkata Zoo , innumerable times, since my childhood and for the last few years the only sign that were present were utter apathy by the Zoo officials and all staff in general. It was also planned by the last Govt of West Bengal to shift the Zoo from its…",-1,,,
"The Alipore zoo is in alipure, nearby the National library. The premises is wide enough. Good option for getaway with kids. However, the animal count and health is not satisfactory if you have visited other zoos. Entry coupon to be bought before entering the zoo.",1,,,
Apart from it being dirty i would commend on the large variety of animals in the zoo. It is worth a visit.,1,,,
"Old Colonial Infrastructure. There have been no development at all. Needs professional help & upgradation. Investment and new outlook and thinking necessary. Needs cleaning, order and beautification. Handful of animals to see. Animals are suffering & needs care. Seems like the…",1,,,
"Kolkata Zoo at Alipore is a nice place to hangout with family. Children will love the place seeing so many wild animals, birds, reptiles etc. The Zoo is very crowded on holidays, so I suggest you take your family on a day which is not a calender holiday. You can also visit the…",1,,,
some one would experience a lusty greenery in earlier days. the very attraction was the WHITE tiger but there are rare medicinal trees like botanical garden but not so much . the picnic spots should either be discontinued or relocated keeping in…,1,,,
"It is a great expierence t travel in train. I love travelling by train, it gives expierence and touch to all the states we are crossing. Thank you.",1,,,
"The zoo is wonderful...at the heart of the city...huge area....will take almost full day to cover full area...good variety of animals , birds , snakes are there...you can see some of the rare animals...cost of ticket is also very low comparative to the entertainment..",1,,,
"The zoo has both good and bad points:The giraffes ,zebras,crocodiles,marmosets all breed quite well;but new animals should be added to avoid inbreeding.The Rhino, Chimpanzee, panther, kangaroo, hyena,do not seem to have a mate.Reptile house is taking quite a while to open.The",-1,,,
"Kolkata Zoo is generally on the itinerary of all those who visit Kolkata for the first time.Its size,species of flora and fauna,water bodies et al spells awe.One of the oldest of its kind in Asia,it was thrown open to the public in May'1876 by the then British Govt.It is the…",1,,,
"The zoo is wonderful...at the heart of the city...huge area....will take almost full day to cover full area...good variety of animals , birds , snakes are there...you can see some of the rare animals...cost of ticket is also very low comparative to the entertainment..",1,,,
"The Zoological Garden, Kolkata Zoo, Alipore which was established in the year 1875, with its lush green lawn, greeneries. Alipore Kolkata zoological garden is national zoo of India. It host a wide varieties of different animals. The zoo is located next to river Ganges and very…",0,,,
"Everything is relative. Each contributor sees life from a different viewpoint. I say that this is a beautiful zoo. Now, you are going to have a pleasant day away from the madding crowd. You are going to see animals. You are going to take it very easy, walk very slow, breathe in,…",1,,,
"Apparently much better than it once was. Many of the animals now seem to have reasonable enough amounts of space, while the zoo is pretty and clean. Still, the collection of animals is somewhat limited, though they do have quite a few big cats. Several of the big cages have…",1,,,
"this park is large and quite well kept,with a great variety of plants and trees. the main attraction is the largest tree in the world,better: the largest estension of land covered by the sprouts of a single tree(a banian). i also saw a looog snake in the grass!",1,,,
"I don't care about the dirty toilets or less than well maintained grounds but it is so, so sad to see the poor conditions in which the animals have to live. Water was missing from many enclosures which is unbelievable and the environments were cramped and unstimulating. The…",-1,,,
"Visited Kolkata zoo with family and we all felt sad and disappointed by the deplorable condition of the zoo and life for most animals. I estimate half of the enclosures were empty, with junk and weeds everywhere. Plenty of staff about but no idea what they were doing. The…",-1,,,
"If you are tired of concrete, asphalt, noises and hassles of the extremely busy city of Kolkata, an excellent escape avenue is there in form of the Alipore Zoo Garden, one of the largest artificial zoo gardens in the country and the world. Spread over an area of 100 acres, the…",1,,,
"A visit to the so called Zoological Garden in Alipore, Kolkata is a treacherous experience. This place should be shut down and visitors should be banned from visiting this place to save them from experiencing the pathetic condition that the animals are subjected to. Animal…",-1,,,
"I would say this is a good place, but try to visit when there is no rush as the animals do not like to come out of their places in crowds. Entry fee is required. There are varieties of animals present, some well maintained, some not. There are other zoos in the country better…",-1,,,
"It may be the oldest zoo on this side of the Suez but that can't be an excuse for its present deplorable state of affairs. The animals certainly deserve much better living conditions in terms of space, food and care. Everything about the place is terribly shabby and…",1,,,
"Entry was R20 each. abit run down, the animal cages could do with a lick of paint. Its a plesent way to spend a couple of hours especially if you have young children. Best exibit was the large chimpanzee who when we were there was out of his den & walking up & down his enclosure…",1,,,
We had some visitors who wanted to come to visit us for sightseeing in Kolkata. But they had to come urgently to Kolkata when mother was suddenly admitted to hospital and had a prolonged treatment which broke her will power and her body and sadly they helped when she expired on…,-1,,,
it has many variety of animals but the problem is the maintainance is very bad and its spread in very small place....smaller than visakhapatnam zoo...but bengal tiger and white tiger are good attractions......but make sure u plan it to visit before 10-11 in the morning…,-1,,,
"If you visit this zoo, you will feel bad about the animals kept there. Too much concrete and too congested. Truly, the animals kept in this zoo are gradually becoming ill in captivity. After seeing other well maintained zoos (in India only) where animals are kept in natural…",-1,,,
"On 14th Oct 2012 I went to Zoological Garden, Alipore No 2. Alipore Road, Kolkata 700 027 West Bengal, India to see the zoo and come back enriched in knowledge about the wildlife. But I was shocked to see the pathetic condition of the zoo surrounding as it was full of garbage…",-1,,,
"This as well as the 3 other Indian Zoos, MURDER 25% of animals in their care. The staff know nothing about any species of animals and the the special requirements of each species that have caged. The staff are Forestry Employees and hate working at the Zoos. I don’t know how…",-1,,,
The Kolkata Zoo is hemmed on all sides by the city and as such is very compact - the zoo layout allows visiting the various enclosure without the need of transportation facilities.,0,,,
The zoo is good but the animals are not very well maintained. The zoo is under renovation and is known that it will get better.,1,,,
The overall maintenance is pathetic. The place is mapped out shabbily. Encroachments for animals are not well maintened. The place is very very dirty and filthy. The toilets are a shame. Visitors follow nio rule for littering eith plastic and paper. feel sorry for the animals,-1,,,
"One may find the call of nature, enjoy the time there.",1,,,
"A good place to spend the day and also picnic. Specially with kids. Though the animal lovers will not like the way most of the animals are kept and the condition,size of most cages.",1,,,
The Alipore Zoo perhaps boasts of the best collections amongst the Indian zoos. But it is still far behind international standards as far as viewing experience and cleanliness is concerned. It is definitely worth a visit. I seriously hope some better planning goes towards this…,1,,,
"You need 3 to 5 hours to visit Alipore Zoo. Nice place to visit in winter. You can carry Digital Still camera without any additional cost. Digital Movie Camera needs some extra cost/permission. Carrying plastic bags are not allowed. Some food corners are also available, so if…",1,,,
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